TREK Fuel EXe 8 XT Nautical Navy

It's right for you if... Performance matters to you, but so does the price tag. You want all of the tech you'll find in the top-of-the-line Fuel EXe, but in a bike that's built for your budget. You want upgraded components you can trust to keep ripping, and a robust alloy frame that rallies through the rough and gives you just enough power on the ups. The tech you get An Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame with TQ's HPR50 harmonic pin ring drive system, a fully-encased 360 Wh removable battery and smart charging port. An integrated LED display and handlebar remote that are easy to use on the fly. 150 mm FOX Rhythm 36 front suspension with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damper and 140 mm FOX Performance Float X rear suspension. Plus, wide, Tubeless Ready Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels, a 12-speed Shimano XT drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes and a dropper post. The final word If you want all the tech of the top-tier Fuel EXe without the sticker shock, the Fuel EXe 8 is for you. You get the same drive system, display and geometry of its carbon counterpart, plus an upgraded suspension package and Shimano XT drivetrain – on a more economical alloy chassis. Why you'll love it You get all the tech of our top-end light e-MTB without a price tag that makes you say ouch Its upgraded FOX suspension package smooths the trail while a 12-speed Shimano XT drivetrain shifts clean under load Its tiny-but-mighty TQ motor is tuned for the trail, keeping things quiet so you can stay in the moment, and ramps up power with you for a natural ride feel The integrated display, charging port, and controls are simple to use, sleek and intuitive You can tweak your geometry with Mino Link, or add an adjustable angle headset to take even more control